India and New Zealand played their first-ever test match against each other in 1955, making it one of the oldest cricketing rivalries. The match took place at the iconic Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended in a draw. The Indian cricket team's first test series victory in New Zealand came in 1968 led by Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.

'83 was India's first-ever Cricket World Cup triumph, defeating the dominant West Indies team in the final held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The Indian team, led by captain Kapil Dev, overcame incredible odds to secure the victory. They were considered underdogs throughout the tournament.

The current ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy, introduced in 1999, is officially known as the "ICC Cricket World Cup Super League Trophy." It was crafted by the London-based jeweler, Garrard & Co. Ltd. India has won the ICC Cricket World Cup two times in the years 1983 (led by Kapil Dev) and 2011 (led by M.S.Dhoni).

The first prototype of a cricket helmet with a protective grill was developed in the 1970s. It was designed by the Australian company Dennis Compton Helmets and was first worn by the English cricketer Dennis Amiss in a Test match against Australia in 1977. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 70%.

The Orange Cap was first introduced in the IPL during the inaugural season in 2008. It has since become a highly anticipated individual award, presented to the leading run-scorer in the IPL during each season. Only David Warner has won the Orange Cap 3 times, in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Cricket pads, also known as leg guards, were first introduced in the late 18th century to protect the legs of batsmen from injury caused by fast-paced bowling. They were initially made of cork or wood, but later evolved for enhanced protection and comfort.

Dhoni's iconic shot was a powerful, helicopter-style shot, where he lofted the ball into the crowd for a six. This six came in the final of 2011 world cup match against Sri Lanka, securing India's victory after 28 years.

The Purple Cap is an award presented to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during each season. Only Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar have won the Purple Cap twice in the history of the IPL.

The BCCI's logo is derived from the Star of India emblem. The logo was designed by the British Raj in 1928. It is 90% similar to the Star of India

Virat Kohli holds numerous records in international cricket, including being the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He is also the fastest player to score 20,000 international runs across all formats, achieving this feat in just 417 innings.